Leadership

3 powerful questions new principals should ask every staff member

Through the process detailed here, a new principal looks everyone in the eye, listens to their input and determines a course of action.

Superintendent hiring slowed but did not stop before the 4th

Perhaps the most notable hire occurred at North Carolina's Durham Public Schools, which has hired Anthony S. Lewis as its next leader. Lewis has served as superintendent of Lawrence Public Schools in Kansas since 2018.

Marlin ISD was failing. Now this superintendent is changing trajectories

When Superintendent Darryl Henson took the helm, Marlin ISD had been a low-performing district longer than any other school system in Texas.

Superintendent turnover didn’t slow down for the first week of summer

The summer holiday season doesn't mean superintendent turnover has come to a complete halt, with more than 10 districts picking new leaders and others experiencing departures.

Teaching apprenticeships: Here are 3 models that work

Building effective teacher pipelines is more important than ever. Learn from these innovative strategies that blend K12 and higher education to prepare the next generation of teachers.

Superintendent turnover: 2 big districts pick new leaders

One of the nation's largest districts and Atlanta Public Schools chose new leaders this week as the steady pace of superintendent turnover continued, including a handful of departures.

AI magnet school: Why this superintendent is launching one

Superintendent Diane Gullett's newest AI magnet school combines several of today's top learning trends: technology, career prep and entrepreneurship, to name a few.

K12 branding and marketing: Why they’re more important than ever

If you’re a superintendent or administrator trying to tackle public relations, this week's guests on District Administration's "Talking Out of School" podcast are here to help. 

Superintendent turnover: Lots of leaders find new homes

Superintendent turnover is outlasting the 2023-24 school year, with big moves in Gary, Ind., the San Francisco Bay Area, the Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic.

Welcome to district leadership: 7 things you need to know

The reason that the move from school to district leadership feels like such a big step to many leaders is because the skills that made you a successful— and promotable—principal are in some way counterproductive for district leaders.

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